Recruiting and Outreach for the Warrington College of Business in Jacksonville:
Manage the admissions cycle for prospective Warrington College of Business (WCB) students in Jacksonville. Serve as an admissions resource to individuals navigating the admissions process. Meet with candidates and conduct interviews. Identify prospects with interest and qualifications for WCB programs.
Cultivate relationships with current WCB students and alumni in Jacksonville to identify and create pathways for potential students, community activities and groups, and corporate connections.
Plan and conduct regional information / recruitment sessions, an annual open house event, and facility tours at Jacksonville Campus. This includes identifying locations for events not hosted on Jacksonville campus, coordination of logistics before and during events, and communication with attendees. Develop and maintain recruiting calendar for the area that aligns with overall admissions calendar and goals. This position will collaborate with the MBA and Specialized Masters admissions staff. Additionally, the incumbent will, as needed, receive guidance and direction from the Director of Admissions to ensure continuity among programs and processes.
Build Jacksonville-based community outreach strategy and calendar designed to generate program awareness, recruit new students, and provide networking opportunities for current WCB students and alumni. Build a community outreach calendar to manage community outreach activity. Serve as the WCB representative/presenter at outreach events and proactively define when other WCB team members (directors, assistant dean) should attend. Track and report on community outreach activity in Jacksonville market to better understand how outreach efforts translate to awareness and future WCB enrollment.
Academic Advising and Student Experience:
Serve as the lead academic advisor for Jacksonville WCB students. Provide student support including registering students for courses, communicating about grades as well as holds, tracking degree progress and facilitating changes in student status. Communicate changes to stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for WCB students with academic issues or concerns.
Plan and deliver orientation and end of program events for WCB graduate cohorts.
Provide insight and direction for Jacksonville engagement events. Participate in events when possible, serving as the conduit between current students, alumni, and staff.
WCB Weekend Class Operations:
Serve as the primary coordinator of and staff member present for class weekends at the UF Jacksonville campus for a minimum of 12 weekends per year (out of ~16 class weekends) from 6 am until 8 pm (or 1.5 hours after all classes end). During class weekends, serve as a visible ambassador who is active and engaged with the students.
Coordinate catering, supplies, and facilities (HVAC, lighting, cleaning) to ensure smooth operation of weekend classes and events.
Coordinate faculty and staff travel packet with information about logistics, local hotel options and other considerations for individuals traveling to Jacksonville to support the WCB programs.
Gather and analyze student feedback to refine engagement initiatives and promote a culture of continuous improvement for the student experience.
Jacksonville Office / Program Management / Supervision:
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Warrington College of Business at Jacksonville Campus and liaison with campus facilities staff, local city officials, the broader UF Jacksonville community, and WCB entities.
Develop and recommend policies pertaining to the WCB programs in Jacksonville under the supervision of the WCB leadership and interpret and implement educational and administrative policies and regulations; ensure all policies and activities comply with applicable rules for WCB program offerings.
Hire, Train, Supervise staff position responsible for weeknight class operations and additional WCB program support.
Warrington Team Activities:
Attend activities in Gainesville to connect with Warrington staff and understand program operation including orientations, spring and fall graduation ceremonies (April and December), admissions events as determined, and similar team events. These events are spread throughout the year and often span multiple days. Travel and lodging costs are covered.
Additional Duties:
Undertake other duties, projects, deliverables, or reports assigned by supervisor and WCB Leadership. Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and innovation in program growth and development.